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Condesa DF Rooftop
The rooftop terrace at Condesa DF spreads across 65 square meters above the tree-lined streets of Roma Norte, with views stretching to Chapultepec park. The menu skews Japanese — gyoza, nigiri, and sushi rolls — served on an open-air terrace with heaters for cooler evenings and a partially covered section for shade.The space doubles as a bar with a cocktail list and music that runs late into the evening. It's part of the Grupo Habita boutique hotel below, so access is easy via elevator. Reservations recommended on weekends.
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Sakai (Santa Fe)
Part of the Ikigai Group and located in the lobby of Downtown Santa Fe, Sakai focuses on Japanese cuisine with minimal Mexican influence — expect the original recipes without heavy lime, chile, or oversized portions. The menu is tight and well-executed: nigiri options include yellowtail (hamachi), medium fatty tuna (chu toro), and king crab, while the maki menu features the Haru, Kumo, and Yorokobi rolls alongside the house specialty Ikigai roll. The open kitchen lets you watch the preparation firsthand.The dining room is quiet and relaxed, and service is attentive. The rib eye udon and yakimeshi fried rice show up regularly on the table. Expect to spend around a thousand pesos per person for a couple of rolls and a drink — on the higher end, but the quality matches. Reservations available through OpenTable.
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Rokkan Cocina Japonesa (Del Valle)
Rokkan delivers traditional Japanese cooking in Del Valle with a menu that spans sushi, ramen, and izakaya-style small plates. The kitchen focuses on fresh seafood — the hamachi bowl and bluefin tuna tostadas stand out — alongside yakisoba, udon, and specialty rolls like the Spicy Girl and Dragon. Protein quality is high, and dishes arrive quickly without sacrificing presentation.The space is intimate and clean, and the service team walks you through the menu with patience. Don't skip the tan tan men spicy ramen if you want heat and depth, or the udon with shiitake for something lighter. Lychee ice cream closes things on the right note.
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XI YANG YANG RESTAURANTE
Xi Yang Yang brings authentic Sichuan and Hunan cooking to Granada, just off Polanco. The kitchen specializes in the intense, complex flavors of China's spice-heavy regional cuisines — think numbing peppercorns, chili oil, and bold aromatics that define these provinces.The restaurant sits on Prolongación Moliere and pulls in locals looking for Chinese food made for Chinese palates, not watered down for a general audience. Hours run Sunday through Thursday noon to 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday a bit later.
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Taro
This small, intimate Japanese spot in Copilco serves some of the best sushi in the south of the city. The fish is notably fresh — you taste it in the nigiri, which come with well-seasoned rice that hits the right texture. Beyond sushi, the udon with rib-eye, beef curry, and fried rice are all solid orders, and the green tea ice cream with tapioca and mochi is worth saving room for.The space is simple and quiet — no music, no TVs, just the food. Prices are mid-range and match the quality. No on-site parking, but there's a lot next door. The place fills up, so expect to wait during peak hours.
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Deigo
Founded in 1995, Deigo is one of the city's longest-running traditional Japanese restaurants, known for sushi and ramen done the old-school way. The Del Valle location on Pestalozzi has been a neighborhood anchor for nearly three decades, with a second outpost in Lomas.The menu covers the full spectrum of Japanese classics — sushi, sashimi, ramen, donburi — executed with minimal fuss and maximum attention to technique. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
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Santo Hand Roll Bar
Chef Hiroshi Kawahito runs this Japanese hand roll specialist on Colima, where the bar seats offer front-row views of the chefs torching, rolling, and plating each piece. Hand rolls anchor the menu — the signature Santo hand roll is what regulars come back for — alongside nigiris like the wagyu with foie gras and anguila, sashimi cuts including otoro, and starters like the Santo tiradito made with kampachi.The omakase is a solid move if you want to let the kitchen decide, and the cocktail list leans into mezcal and Japanese-inspired drinks like the Watermelon Spritz. Bar seating fills up fast — reserve ahead if you want the show.
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Ichikani Artz
Ichikani brings modern sushi to Artz Pedregal with a menu built around creative maki rolls and clean nigiri. The space reads sleek and contemporary — marble surfaces, dark wood, and clean lines — the kind of spot that works equally well for a solo omakase lunch or a group dinner with a few friends.The fish quality sits on the higher end, and the menu skews innovative more than traditional. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends when the mall crowds spill in.
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Hotaru Mitikah
Part of the Costeño Group, Hotaru brings intimate sushi bar dining to the Mitikah mall, where the chefs work directly in front of you at the counter. The omakase experience walks you through seasonal nigiris and sashimi — the eel nigiri and red snapper are standouts — alongside tempura broccoli skewers and house maki like the Salmon Fire Roll. The rice is properly seasoned and the fish comes in fresh, a detail that matters.Service is attentive from the moment you arrive, with complimentary mint green tea while you wait for a table. The bar seating is the way to go if you want to watch the preparation up close and get recommendations directly from the chefs. Open daily 1pm to 11pm on the first floor of Mitikah, between Mochomos and Palacio de Hierro. Family and pet friendly.
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Gin Chan
This intimate Japanese izakaya on Córdoba serves omakase menus built around fresh fish and traditional izakaya staples. The chef's table experience runs through eight courses — croquettes, sashimi, miso soup, nigiri, and seasonal plates — with an optional sake pairing. The space is small, with counter seating that lets you watch the preparation up close.Thursday nights are dedicated to ramen. Reservations are recommended on weekends, when the kitchen closes earlier than most spots in the neighborhood.
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